Why is it time for a new Machzor?
– by Rabbi Greg Alexander We are very blessed to begin 5779 with a brand new machzor, Mishkan HaNefesh, the Sanctuary of the Soul, a partner to our already beloved […]
Tag: Mishkan ha Nefesh
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Yizkor: Let my cry come before You.
As a deer yearns for streams of water, so I yearn for You, O God. My whole being thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:2 Hear my prayer. […]
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Take us back
Chaverim, Repentance is acceptable, the Rabbis teach, at any time, but the special time for repentance is the season from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, the Ten Days of Penitence, […]
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The vulnerability of our own existence
Chaverim, At no other time of the year are we more exposed to the vulnerability of our own existence in this world as we are during in this season of […]
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These I remember …
Chaverim, In our journey of the High Holy Days, our tradition invites us not only to find our inner selves, but also to deepen our conection with those who lived […]
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High Holy Days 2018
Dear congregants and friends, In the next few days you will receive, via email, our information package with all relevant details about this year‘s High Holy Day services and activities. […]
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Avinu Malkeinu
Chaverim, Tisha B‘Av marked a turning point in our preparations towards the High Holy Days. The days of rebuke and warning are replaced by those of comfort and love. God […]
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Let there be light
This week, South Africa celebrated Mandela Day in honour of a man who undoubtly was a light for this nation, and also a light to the nations. Our Jewish tradition […]
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HAKARAT HATOV: RECOGNIZING THE GOOD
We loved. And we wept. We were kind— and spoke thoughtfully. We were faithful and trusting. We put forth effort. We were mindful. We embraced. We took delight in the […]
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The new High Holy Day Prayerbooks have arrived!
We are excited to announce that the new Machzorim are at Bet David and ready for collection / to be purchased. Our new High Holy Day prayerbook is a set […]